Product Management Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Product Management Director make in the United States? The average Product Management Director salary in the United States is $175,439 as of May 01, 2023, but the range typically falls between $156,138 and $194,436. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Job Description

Directs the research, design, and development activities for a software product development department. Ensures the product roadmap supports the goals and strategy of the business and reflects market intelligence and customer needs. Manages the technology lifecycle of new products, features or enhancements from conceptualization, requirements gathering, product specification, implementation review and release. Manages the product development process by translating user testing and feedback into feature/function requirements. Responsible for product delivery schedules and tasks related to all aspects of product development by coordination with sales, marketing, development, and operations to successfully release new products on time and within budget. Interacts with customers to understand their needs and to promote new products. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)

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